IMIN works as a simple, repeatable check-in. Each session follows the same rhythm: take a quick scan, read what your nervous system is telling you, practice a technique matched to that state, then rescan to see how your body responded.
Here's how each part works.
Note: The full IMIN flow, including your complete report and personalized techniques, is available to subscribers. You can take a scan and see your Nervous System State, Balance, Pulse Rate, and HRV without subscribing, but unlocking your full results and practicing techniques requires a subscription.
(New here? Start with Creating your account + your first scan to set up and take your first scan.)
Before you scan
IMIN reads your nervous system through your camera, so camera access needs to be on. If you tapped "Don't Allow" at some point, turn it back on in your phone's settings:
iPhone: Settings > IMIN > Camera > toggle on
Android: Settings > Apps > IMIN > Permissions > Camera > Allow
A few quick things set you up for an accurate read:
Your space and device:
Above 20% battery, with low power / battery saver mode off
Clean camera lens
Soft, even lighting
Getting yourself ready:
Tinted glasses, sunglasses, hats, and masks off
Face relaxed and neutral, fully inside the frame on screen
Sitting comfortably with your feet on the ground
Phone steady, or propped somewhere it won't move
Your scan video is never stored on your device or our servers. For more, see best practices for accurate scanning.
If you get a low power warning: make sure you're above 20% battery, plugging in if you need to, then turn off low power / battery saver mode, since it can affect camera performance and scan accuracy.
Taking your scan
Position yourself: Hold your phone at arm's length, camera at eye level.
Start scanning: Tap the scan button when ready.
Stay relaxed: Keep still and breathe naturally for 60 seconds. A few small movements are fine, just avoid big shifts or moving the phone partway through.
Watch the progress: As IMIN reads your scan, a moving overlay tracks your face, along with your heart rate and the time remaining.
The scan reads your heart rate and nervous system from your face alone. No wearable, no finger sensor.
A few quick questions (optional)
After your scan, IMIN may ask a few quick questions about your day and how you're feeling. They help personalize your results, and you can skip any you'd rather not answer.
Understanding your results
Your results take a few seconds to come through, so a brief loading moment is normal.
Your results show:
Nervous System State: your overall read for right now
Nervous System Balance: where you sit on the scale from restored to activated
Short Term and Long Term Battery: your energy reserves in the moment and over time
Decision Capacity: how much capacity you have to make decisions in this state
Pulse Rate and HRV: your heart rate and heart rate variability from the scan
Summary: a short, plain-language read on what your state means
Your Short and Long Term Battery build over time. They activate once IMIN has enough to work with, after 3 scans for short term and 7 for long term.
Tap the info icon on any metric, or GO DEEPER, for a fuller explanation, including the readings behind your results. You can also tap thumbs up or down to tell IMIN whether the results feel accurate, which helps it tune to you.
Learn more in understanding your results.
Your personalized technique
Based on your scan, IMIN recommends techniques matched to your current state:
Choose your technique: Select from options like breathwork, movement, mind, or sound.
Preview it: See duration and difficulty before starting.
Start when ready: Tap START TECHNIQUE.
Follow along: Use the visual, audio, or written guides.
Complete: Tap PRACTICE COMPLETED when finished.
Techniques typically take just 2 to 10 minutes.
Check your progress (optional)
After a technique, scan again to see how your body responded, or skip and carry on with your day.
If you scan again, your results look much like the first, with one change: in place of the Summary, you'll see Technique Impact, showing how the technique landed plus what to try and what to skip next based on how you responded. Tap COMPLETE SESSION when you're done.
Each scan helps IMIN learn what works best for you.
What to expect
Your first few scans help IMIN understand your unique patterns.
Results get more accurate as you use the app.
Different times of day will show different states, and that's normal.
Every state is valid. IMIN simply helps guide you toward balance.